The government’s role should be to inform and protect, not to dominate and dictate. When laws like the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 go beyond mandating accurate labeling and instead criminalize individuals for making personal choices about what they consume or produce, we’ve crossed a dangerous line as Americans. Rather than providing a…
Heroin and Alcohol: One is a deadly, brain-rotting, violence-inducing poison. The other comes from a seed pod. If you’re a regular visitor of antiprohibit.org, you’ll know that we believe that drug prohibition isn’t compatible with American ideals. The most obvious of which are self-determinism, manifest destiny, personal liberty, bodily autonomy, and privacy. It has become…
In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has commented that Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road, has served “enough” of his double life sentence for his role in the infamous online marketplace. This statement has reignited debate about Ulbricht’s harsh sentencing and, perhaps inadvertently, about the broader implications for drug prohibition. The…
Drug prohibition contradicts American ideals like personal freedom, limited government, and free markets. Prohibition expands government power, fuels black markets, and disproportionately harms marginalized groups while ignoring evidence supporting alternatives like decriminalization. Policy reform is needed to align drug policy with the values of liberty and justice.
The debate surrounding the legalization of drugs, particularly opioids, often centers around the moral, medical, and economic consequences. Proponents of prohibition often argue that legalizing drugs can reduce crime, alleviate pressure on the criminal justice system, and allow addicts to seek treatment without fear of legal repercussions. But there’s a crucial element being overlooked: the…
The argument for legalizing and safely producing all drugs is gaining traction, driven by a mix of public health and economic concerns. The current approach to drug policy has failed to stem the tide of overdose deaths, with over 600,000 people having lost their lives to acute drug overdoses. To put that in perspective, this…
As of 2023, the United States’ national debt has reached an astounding $34 trillion. This enormous figure reflects years of ineffective, wasteful fiscal policies, economic fluctuations, and substantial spending, particularly on the War on Drugs. Nixon’s war was aimed at reducing illegal drug use through strict enforcement and prohibition, but the result has been a…
Drug prohibition in the United States has long been criticized not only for its ineffectiveness and punitive nature but also for its deeply rooted racial biases. The 1994 Crime Bill, officially known as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, was a pivotal piece of legislation that exemplified how drug laws disproportionately target and…
Drug Prohibition isn’t working, and it’s hurting everyone, especially marginalized communities. Join us as we take a deep dive into the effects of this harmful policy.